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How Can An Infected Wound On The Leg Be Treated?

Hi On my leg since 4 year some small wound happen i dnt know how its happen but its filled with pus now a days its started paining n that pus one time i have cleaned my self thats having bad smell i want remove that please help me to get out from that problem...
posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It looks like there is an abscess formation on your leg and it is the cause for pus and pain.
You should not treat it at home as complete drainage is not possible without proper incision and drainage.
So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room or a General Surgeon and get evaluated.
Proper Incision and drainage can be done followed by a course of antibiotics like Bactrim DS so that it helps in healing the wound faster.
Avoid home treatment as the infection can continue to spread and can worsen the condition

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can An Infected Wound On The Leg Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like there is an abscess formation on your leg and it is the cause for pus and pain. You should not treat it at home as complete drainage is not possible without proper incision and drainage. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room or a General Surgeon and get evaluated. Proper Incision and drainage can be done followed by a course of antibiotics like Bactrim DS so that it helps in healing the wound faster. Avoid home treatment as the infection can continue to spread and can worsen the condition Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora